Sports for Climate Action

The world of sports has a unique and powerful platform to drive climate action. As the industry grapples with the dual challenge of reducing its own environmental footprint and adapting to the growing impacts of climate change, sports organizations must take the lead in building a more sustainable future.

This two-part series provides sports professionals, decision-makers, and enthusiasts with the knowledge and tools to contribute to a low-emission and climate-resilient future in sports. This Advanced Track is primarily designed for the staff of sports organizations. It builds on the foundational concepts introduced in the Introductory Track and dives deeper into actionable strategies for integrating climate considerations into sports organizations’ operations, business strategies, and advocacy efforts.

The Sports in Climate Action: Advanced Track e-course has five modules and a final assessment that takes an average of 4 hours to complete. It combines various learning experiences and engaging content, including dedicated videos and interviews with relevant sports personalities, coupled with case studies, short exercises, and links to additional resources so that you can understand and apply the knowledge and skills gained.

The modules are:

Module 1: Winning the Climate Game – Mitigation and Adaptation in Sports
Module 2: The Game Plan for Green Sports
Module 3: Teaming Up for Climate Action – Sustainable Supply Chains
Module 4: Leveraging the Sports Platform – Engagement and Impact
Module 5: Keeping Track and Moving Forward
Final quiz

A final assessment will be available at the end of the course. A certificate of completion is awarded to learners who complete:

All modules, including the videos, interactive lessons, and activities;
Final quiz with a 70% or higher score within three attempts;

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Target Audience

The e-course provides knowledge about the role of sports in the climate change conversation and how sports organizations can drive positive change towards a low-emission, carbon-resilient pathway. While open to anyone interested, it is primarily designed for the staff of sports organizations.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

Describe the interlinkages between sports and climate change.
Identify strategies to reduce emissions, adapt, engage and advocate for climate action through the power of sports.
Identify entry points for integrating climate change into business strategy and financial planning in sports.
Demonstrate the importance of partnerships and collaboration with different stakeholders to drive climate action in sports.
Present examples of climate action and engagement in sports and the importance of communication.
Discuss the importance of transparency and accountability and the relevance of climate action in sports to promote climate solidarity.